Officials investigate allegations of cyberbullying related to the death of a 'Storage Wars' star
- On Tuesday, Lake Havasu Police confirmed the death of 67-year-old reality TV star Darrell Sheets was ruled a suicide. He was found dead at his Lake Havasu City home on April 22.
- Despite the suicide ruling, Lake Havasu Police 'continues to actively investigate allegations of cyberbullying associated with this case.' Laura Dotson, a former castmate, reported Sheets endured online harassment for at least three years.
- The Criminal Investigations Unit submitted Sheets' cellular phone for forensic analysis and is currently awaiting results. Lake Havasu Police Sergeant Kyle Ridgway described the investigative step as 'essential to advancing the case.'
- Known as 'The Gambler' on the popular competition series, Sheets appeared in 163 episodes across 15 seasons of 'Storage Wars.' He also made appearances on 'The Tonight Show With Jay Leno' and Rachael Ray's show.
- If you or anyone you know is having thoughts of suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. Additional resources and online chat support are available at SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources.
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Police Are Forensically Examining Darrell Sheets' Phone Following Cyberbullying Claims
Investigation into Darrell Sheets' death focuses on online harassment claims after he was confirmed dead by suicide. Authorities are now looking into the alleged cyberbullying Darrell Sheets endured before he died. The Storage Wars star was found dead in his Arizona home on 22 April, apparently from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Darrell Sheets' Phone Checked for Cyberbullying Evidence In the immediate aftermath, Storage Wars co-sta…
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The Independent (US)Storage Wars star Darrell Sheets’ cause of death confirmed
Sheets was found dead at his home in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, on April 22
Darrell Sheets, the star of Storage Wars in the United States, was found dead on 22 April 2026. Following the first elements of the investigation, the police confirmed the thesis of suicide. According to his relatives, the father of the family was allegedly subjected to harassment...
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